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[[File:Dichrostachys cinerea (8444618244).jpg|thumb|right|''Virataru'', ''Dichrostachys cinerea'']]
'''Virataru''' is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub. It can grow upto 1 - 8 metres tall. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities. This shrub is belongs to Memosaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Gynecological disorders}}, {{Uses|Urinary retention}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
It contain apigenin-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (1) (Liet al., 1997), chrysoeriol-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (2) (Lin etal, 2007) and the major compound clovamid. <ref name="Chemical Composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=ಎಡತರಿ Edatari, ಶಮಿ Shami,|ml=Viravrksam, Vitattal|sa=Bahuvaraka, Dirghamula|ta=Karukavi, Vadataram, Vidattalai, Vitattali|te=Nalla venuturu, Velthuru, Veluthuru chettu, |hi=Goya-khair, Kheri|en=Sicklebush}}.<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref>
<ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Dichrostachys_cinerea_(PROTA) Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Chemical Composition">[https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/2428_pdf.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref><ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:317</ref>
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